Emergency Services

Emergency Services include:

Eviction prevention

Prescription medication purchase

Shelter referral for persons who are homeless

Utility cut-off

This intake service provides an initial access point to services of the department and an immediate response to crisis situations, which threaten the welfare, safety, or health of families or individuals.

Immediate and long term activities and services needed to alleviate the problems

Crises are responded to in order to prevent further deterioration of the family's or individual's situation. Counseling is provided and personal resources are explored. Clients are referred to other agencies and community resources as necessary in order to resolve their situation, and case management services may be provided to the family or individual to support their effort. Verification of income, resources, financial debts, the emergency, etc. is required. Citizens who are in need of emergency services should call 757-926-6161 and request to speak with an Intake Social Worker.